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Parc de la Villette

Name: Parc de la Villette
Rating: 4.4

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Explore Parc de la Villette, a sprawling green space in the 19th arrondissement. Wander themed gardens and sports facilities, visit the small farm, catch theatre or music performances, or join a free weekend tour of the grounds.

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Reasons to go

The park hosts a free open-air cinema festival each summer along its canal
It includes a real submarine visitors can tour on site
Jazz à la Villette, an annual jazz festival, takes place here

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Full description

Parc de la Villette combines green spaces with themed gardens, sports facilities and a small farm for visitors to explore. The site hosts a varied cultural program including theatre, dance, circus and music performances, plus a free open-air cinema season each summer and the annual Jazz à la Villette festival.

Free guided weekend tours cover the park's gardens, architecture and history. A dedicated children's area, Little Villette, adds family-friendly activities.

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Address

211 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France · La Villette

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

The park is huge with multiple attractions (music complex, science museum, cinema, canal walks), so wear comfortable shoes and plan which sections to prioritize. Public transport is recommended since parking is very limited.

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Reviews

One of my favorite parks in Paris. It has so much to offer museum of music/ the symphony of Paris/ a submarine which you can visit/ concert and exhibition hall/ restaurants/ bars/ the water canal and of course a massive green area to just sit and picnic when the weather allows it. Not to forget the many areas for kids…

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